Good skin is a dream of every woman and with little extra effort, this dream can certainly be achieved. To begin with, a healthy skin requires balanced diet, good hygiene practices and regular excercise.

Also it is very important for us to know our skin type because this knowledge helps us to choose the right cosmetic for our skin.

There are five types of skin :

Normal skin
Dry skin
Greasy or oily skin
Combinational skin
Sensitive skin

Each skin type has different characteristics and requires different treatment.

How To Find Which Category Your Skin Belongs To
This can be done by doing a simple test.In the morning when you wake up, wipe your face with a tissue paper, if the tissue becomes oily, then your skin type is oily. If you have a combinational skin, then there will be grease only in the central part of the face that is your forehaed, nose and chin. But if your skin is Normal , then there will be no grease.If the skin is dry, you will get patchy flakes. Sensitive skin is usually more prone to allergies and infections.

Normal Skin
This is the best type of skin and usually retains its freshness for a longer time as it has a well balanced moisture and oil level. Normal skin is not prone to acne and pimples. But it very important to take good care of it.For normal skin daily cleansing, toning and nourishing should be done.To maintain a healthy skin always make sure that you remove your make, before you go to sleep.Night cream from a good brand should be used for the required nourishment.

Dry Skin
This skin requires a lot of care as it is very prone to extreme weather conditions. Avoid direct exposure to sun and pollution.Massaging, toning and moisturizing is required for maintianing this skin . Massaging with olive oil will help, natural products like cucumber juice and honey can also be used as a toner.Avoid washing your face too many times as it not only removes the germs and bacteria but also the natural oil of the skin.

Oily Skin
Oily skin remains greasy and shiny most of the time. People with oily skin are more prone to pimples. One should fash the skin more frequently to remove the extra oil that deposits on the skin. A good face wash which is specially made for oily skin should be used. Have lots of water and avoid fatty and oily food. Avoid putting make up untill it is very necessary and remember to remove make up before going to bed. Rubbing tamoto juice on the skin can be a good toner. Steam, atleast once a week should be taken for deep pore cleansing.


Combinational Skin
This skin is a combination of dry and oily. The T Zone area - which consist of the forehead, nose and chin is oily and the rest of the face could be dry or normal. If the problem is very serious, then different type of cosmetics should be used for different regions for example a mild astringent can be used for the rest of the face where as for the T Zone which is oily, a strong astringent can be used. A mixture of lime juice and curd could be used to provide that extra glow.

Sensitive skin
This type of skin is very soft and prone to allergies. Factors like sunlight, cosmetic like strong perfume causes allergy and dermatitis. Even some natural fruits and vegetables are harmful for sensitive skin.
Use milk to cleanse and moisturize with a solution of rose water and glycerine if no lotion or cream suits the skin. The perfumes and strong scented creams and lotion must be avoided for sensitive skin. Avoid exposure to pollution, sun light and dust which can cause rashes or redness of skin.